Free counters!

Thursday, July 9, 2015

Roman to Hindu Arabic Numeral Problems, 3

Category: Arithmetic

"Published in Vacaville, California, USA"


Convert  LXMMMCCCIII into its equivalent Hindu Arabic numeral.
   
Solution:
  
The given number, 
LXMMMCCCIII is a Roman Numeral. In order to convert it into Hindu Arabic Numeral, you must memorize or remember the Roman Numerals Chart.
  
First, let's consider
LX. In Hindu Arabic numeral,  LX is equivalent to 60,000. 6 is 10,000s digit.
  
Next, let's consider MMM. In Hindu Arabic numeral, MMM is equivalent to 3,000. 3 is 1,000s digit.
  
Next, let's consider CCC. In Hindu Arabic numeral, CCC is equivalent to 300. 3 is 100s digit.
   
And lastly, consider III. In Hindu Arabic numeral, III is equivalent to 3. 3 is ones digit.
   
Therefore, 
LXMMMCCCIII = 63,303.